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However Yahweh would not destroy Judah, for David his servant`s sake, as he promised him to give to him a lamp for his children always.
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God's Unbreakable Promise
Commentators emphasize that King Jehoram's extreme wickedness should have resulted in the end of his dynasty. However, God preserved the kingdom of Judah, not because of the king's actions, but because of His unwavering faithfulness to the covenant He made with David generations earlier. This demonstrates that God's promises are more powerful than human sin.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This passage is parenthetical, resuming the history of the kingdom of Judah from 1 Kings 22:50.
The opening words of [Reference …
19th Century
Anglican
To give him always a light. —Compare 1 Kings 15:4; 1 Kings 11:36; and for the promise to David, [Reference…
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Reformed Baptist
Yet the Lord would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake Not for his merits,…
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A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did wrong to marry him to th…
